The Quarry Lane School is a private, Jr.K through 12 college preparatory school known for providing an academically rigorous, nurturing and supportive educational environment that prepares students for success in college and beyond.
Small class sizes, individualized attention, an accelerated curriculum and a cutting-edge, experiential curriculum taught by highly qualified, subject-matter experts are hallmarks of a Quarry Lane education. Quarry Lane almuni have gone on to attend some of the nation's finest colleges and universities.
The Quarry Lane School is the only private school in the East Bay Area to offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,092 students
- Yearly Tuition: $41,200
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Quarry Lane School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
SAT Score
ACT Score
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1991
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sat. Aug 30, 2025
School Mascot
Cougar
Student Body
Total Students
1,092 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
89%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
16 students
Number of AP Courses
19 courses
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
1480
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
32
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$41,200
% on Financial Aid
19%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Casey Johnston
Admissions Associate
Katie Specht
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
16 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess, Chess Club, Community Service Club, Fashion Design, Harvard Model Congress, Journalism, Leadership, Model UN, National Honor Society (NHS), Robotics, Speech and Debate, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Choir, Dance, Drama
Chess, Chess Club, Community Service Club, Fashion Design, Harvard Model Congress, Journalism, Leadership, Model UN, National Honor Society (NHS), Robotics, Speech and Debate, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Choir, Dance, Drama
School Notes
- The Quarry Lane School is consistently ranked among the top private, K-12 schools in the nation, as well as one of the best college preparatory high schools, and best high school for STEM (based on Niche.com rankings). In 2020, Quarry Lane School was ranked the #5 Best Private K-12 School in California based on Niche.com's 2020 Best School Rankings.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Quarry Lane School cost?
The Quarry Lane School's tuition is approximately $41,200 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Quarry Lane School?
The acceptance rate of The Quarry Lane School is 80%, which is equal to the national average of 80%.
Does The Quarry Lane School offer a summer program?
Yes, The Quarry Lane School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does The Quarry Lane School offer?
The Quarry Lane School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Indoor Soccer, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. The Quarry Lane School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.
What is The Quarry Lane School's ranking?
The Quarry Lane School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for The Quarry Lane School?
The application deadline for The Quarry Lane School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest elementary school is Stratford Pleasanton Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kindercare Learning Center (0.3 miles away)
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School Reviews
5 4/16/2013
They do accept kids with behavior issues, no problem.
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